Mixer 136 Arguing with a stranger

Listen to six people discuss if they have ever gotten into an argument with a stranger in public.

Lindsay / United StatesI have gotten into an argument with a stranger once. We were sitting in the wrong seats at a Laker game, and the man got so upset and started yelling at us, "Why don't you move?" And it was really just a simple misunderstanding, and I didn't understand why he was yelling at us, so I started fighting back and saying, "It's the holiday season. Please calm down. We're moving seats now," and then, he got even more upset. Finally, we just walked away while he was screaming at us.

Katia / MexicoI don't remember getting into an argument with a stranger. Usually, it takes me a while to talk to somebody and then start a conversation, then an argument. So, if I have been in a argument, it's been with somebody that I have known.

Kat / Germany Yes, I've gotten into many arguments with strangers. One thing I cannot abide is people cutting in line. When that happens to me, I get in fights with complete strangers.

Warren / CanadaYeah, I remember. Actually, it was in a pub, and I was talking about the lead singer of Guns and Roses, Axl Rose, and I mentioned that he can be difficult to work with. I guess a fan of his nearby overheard that and he came over and started arguing with me and actually wanted to take it outside. But luckily, I managed to talk it through with him and we ended up having a beer together.

Sarah / England The only time I've gotten into an argument with a stranger was when I was part of a car accident, and we had difference in opinion about whose fault it was, so it escalated a little bit. But we sort of both backed down, so it was under control and it was okay.

Rese / BotswanaNo, I've never gotten into an argument with a stranger. I'm not really confrontational, so I normally try and just walk away from any type of confrontation, especially with people that I don't know. It's really difficutl for me to even get in an argument with family. So, with a stranger, I don't think I could ever get into an argument with a stranger.